Ministry of Communications and Information of Kazakhstan is negotiating determine the annual fee for the use of 3G spectrum

/IRBIS, July 12, 2010/ - The Committee of Communications and Informatization of the Ministry of Communications and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan jointly with the concerned government agencies dealing with an issue determining the annual fee for the use of radio spectrum standard 3G, reported today by the press office of the ISI. As indicated, are also preparing proposals for amendments to the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. As previously reported, late last year, the required frequency range for the introduction of 3G services has been released, but a separate rate for use of the standard frequencies of binding legislation was not provided. "In this regard, mobile operators refused to present rates of annual pay, considering them too high" - are given in the message explanation of Mr. Rishat Nurshabekov Chairman of Communications and Information. "We went forward and began to explore the question of determining the annual fee for the use of radio spectrum standard 3G. However, we also expect reciprocal steps and the cellular operators," - he said. Meanwhile, the reduction of tariffs on 3G responded Kar-Tel, initiating proposals to reduce tariffs on mobile services to subscribers (calls within the network to other networks as well as sending short messages within the network and the networks of other operators). "We support the efforts of the Ministry of Communications and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan to reduce the annual fee for the use of 3G spectrum and are willing to work on new, more affordable proposals in the field of cellular communication and mobile Internet access," - are shown comments of Mr. Evgeni Pepelyaev Director Directorate of Regional Development LLP Kar-Tel. Meanwhile, considering the treatment of citizens about the high fees for services, and in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On natural monopolies and regulated markets, the Committee began examination of prices for cellular services LLP" GSM Kazakhstan JSC "Kazakhtelecom with the trademarks" Kcell "," Activ "," Vegaline "and LLC" cartel "with the trademark" Beeline ". According to Mr. Rishat Nurshabekov, Chairman of the Committee for Communication and Information "of the examination will reveal the validity of the rates for cellular services. I am glad that some cellular operators are aware of the social importance of lowering tariffs and initiate their own talks." However, the President noted, "we hope for similar responses from other market participants." [2010-07-12]